Reaction to the death of Tom Wolfe

NEW YORK — Some reaction to the death of journalist and author Tom Wolfe.

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"He was an incredible writer. And you couldn't imitate him. When people tried it was a disaster. They should have gotten a job at a butcher's shop." — Gay Talese, in an interview.

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"What I hope people know about him is that he was a sweet and generous man. Not just a great writer but a great soul. He didn't just help me to become a writer. He did it with pleasure." — Michael Lewis, in an email.

"RIP Tom Wolfe a gentleman, a first-rate writer, and a great interview. I spoke with him several times and enjoyed every meeting. I read his work voraciously in my 20s and he was critical in helping me learn how to write. He will be missed." — Toure via Twitter.

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"So sad to hear of Tom Wolfe's passing. What a talent! One of a kind. One of the kindest, most delightful people I've ever met, ever interviewed. RIP." — Laura Ingraham, via Twitter.